Missouri § 217.040 - Rulemaking authority.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 217.040 — Rulemaking authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 217.040. Rulemaking authority.
1. The department shall have the authority to adopt, amend and repeal rules and regulations under the provisions of this section and chapter 536 as necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of this chapter which are not inconsistent with the constitution of this state. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024.
2. The department shall adopt policies and operating regulations concerning only its internal management which need not be published in the Missouri Register or the code of state regulations under chapter 536, but these regulations shall be available for public inspection and review.
3. Divisions of the department shall jointly or separately adopt regulations, policies and procedures concerning internal management which shall be consistent with the department's policies and regulations, and need not be published in the Missouri Register or the code of state regulations under chapter 536.
4. Chief administrative officers, managers or supervisors of correctional centers, sections, units, or offices of the department or its divisions shall make such orders, rules or regulations governing their correctional center, section, unit, or office as required by their division or department and consistent with policy and procedure adopted by the department.
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(L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 7, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424 merged with S.B. 3)
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Section 217.040 ("Rulemaking authority.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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